Scarab
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Datepossibly Late Period, about 664–332 BCE
Mediumcarnelian
Dimensions1.2 × 0.9 cm (1/2 × 3/8 in.)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineMrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection
Terms
Object number1925.603
Descriptioncarved carnelian, piercedProvenanceFormerly of Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection; bequeathed by Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs to the Worcester Art Museum, 1925–1926.
On View
Not on viewAncient Egyptian
scarab: New Kingdom, about 1539–1077 BCE; gold mount: modern